Gaud Malhar raag is believed to have originated from Khamaj thaat. All the swars are used as shudha in the aaroh and avaroh. Komal Nishad is used with Dhaivat only in avaroh. Its jati is Sampurn-Sampurn. In this raag Ma & Sa are Vadi & Samvadi swar .The singing time of this raag is 9 Pm To 12 Am (the second part of the night).
Gaud Malhar Raag
How To Read Sargam Notes –
- “.” is used for Mandra saptak(Lower octave notes) swars.eg- .Pa
- “*” is user for Taar Saptak (Higher Octave notes) Swars eg – Pa*
- “(k)” small character is used for komal swars.eg – ( Re(k) , Ga(k) , Dha(k) , Ni(k) )
- Ma(t) here “(t)” is used for showing teevra swar Ma(t) .
- “-” is used for Holdong the notes according to the Song.
- Swars written “ReGa” in this manner means they are playing fast or two swars on one beat.
- Ma(Ga) or (Ga)Ma Here Ga is Kan Swar or Sparsh Swar and Ma is Mool Swar. (You Can skip the kan swar if not understand how to play)
- Swars written [ Ni(k) Pa ] in this manner they are playing or singing in sliding mode means Meend acc to Indian music .
- { NiSa*Re*Sa* Ni } here this braket {} is used for showing Khatka in which swars are playing fast .
Description of Raag:-
Aaroh – Sa, Re Ga, Re Ma Ga Re Sa, Re Ma Pa, Dha Ni Sa*.
Avaroh – Sa*, Dha Ni(k) Pa Ma, Ga Ma Re Sa.
Pakad – Re Ga Re Ma Ga Re Sa, Re Pa, Ma Pa Dha Sa* Dha Pa Ma.
Thaat – Khamaj thaat.
Vadi – Samvadi swar – Ma and Sa.
Jati – Sampurn-Sampurn.
Singing time -9 Pm To 12 Am (the second part of the night).
Important Notes:-
1.It’s clear from the name. This is combination of two raag gaur and malhar. Hence this one of many malhar raag.
2.The association of Re Pa is show again and again in this raag.
3.This is seasonal raag. This is sang any time in rany season.
4.Nishad is less in this. Mostly ni are left ni aaroh and avaroh.
Important swar combination:-
1.Re Ga Re Ma Ga Re Sa.
2.Ma Pa Dha Sa* – Dha Pa Ma.
3.Sa*, Dha Ni(k) Pa, Ma Pa Ma.
Study of swar:-
Sa – Samanya
Re- Alanghan bahutv
Ga – Alanghan bahutv sometimes abhyas bahutv.
Ma – both types of bahutv
Dha – Alanghan bahutv
Ni – Anabhyas bahutv
Gaud Malhar raag question answer –
What are the Aaroh, Avaroh & Pakad of Gaud Malhar raag ?
Aaroh – Sa, Re Ga, Re Ma Ga Re Sa, Re Ma Pa, Dha Ni Sa*.
Avaroh – Sa*, Dha Ni(k) Pa Ma, Ga Ma Re Sa.
Pakad – Re Ga Re Ma Ga Re Sa, Re Pa, Ma Pa Dha Sa* Dha Pa Ma.
What is the Jati of Gaud Malhar raag ?
Jati – Sampurn-Sampurn.
What is the singing time of Gaud Malhar raag ?
Singing time -9 Pm To 12 Am (the second part of the night).
Which swars are used in Gaud Malhar raag ?
Aaroh – Sa, Re Ga, Re Ma Ga Re Sa, Re Ma Pa, Dha Ni Sa*.
Avaroh – Sa*, Dha Ni(k) Pa Ma, Ga Ma Re Sa.
Pakad – Re Ga Re Ma Ga Re Sa, Re Pa, Ma Pa Dha Sa* Dha Pa Ma.
What is the Thaat of Gaud Malhar raag ?
Thaat – Khamaj thaat
What are the Vadi- Samvadi Swar of Gaud Malhar raag ?
Vadi – Samvadi swar – Ma and Sa.
What is the introduction of Tilang raag?
Gaud Malhar raag is believed to have originated from Khamaj thaat. All the swars are used as shudha in the aaroh and avaroh. Komal Nishad is used with Dhaivat only in avaroh. Its jati is Sampurn-Sampurn. In this raag Ma & Sa are Vadi & Samvadi swar .The singing time of this raag is 12 am to 3 am (the second part of the night).
